Mazda 6 also known as the Mazda Atenza is a midsize sedan car manufactured by Mazda since 2002. Mazda 6 has been in production for three generations. The first-generation Mazda6 was launched in Japan as the Mazda Atenza in May 2002 and lasted until 2008. The second generation debuted in 2008 up to 2013. The third generation began in 2014 and is up to date.